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GO GREEN AND STAY LEAN
Robinsons Supermarket is on a mission to educate and empower
consumers on food choices by making it easy for shoppers to spot the
healthy options.
Robinsons Supermarket encourages shoppers to choose “healthy” products through green
tags. The “green tags” on products is part of a four-color shelf tag system implemented by the
supermarket that aims to help shoppers choose the right products according to their needs.
Products labeled with green tags are those that fit different nutritional needs. These include
products with low levels of sodium, energy (calorie), fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. Green-
labeled products also include those that are good sources of fiber and protein, and are sugar-
free. These products are usually displayed in the Health and Wellness section.
These products underwent evaluation by the Food and Nutrition Institute’s Department of
Science based on the guidelines for use on nutrition and health claims, an internationally
known standard referred to by nutritionists and food companies. With the green tagging of
products, Robinsons Supermarket shoppers immediately know that these products offer
special nutritional benefits.
MIX IT UP
Here’s a new tequila flavor to
give your cocktails a coffee
kick. El Hombre XO, created
by the El Hombre brand, is made from a blend
of Philippine arabica and robusta coffee. The
new flavor comes in a variety of sizes; the
750
ml frosted bottle contains 50ml more than
standard El Hombre sizes. And at a strength
of 35% ABV (70 proof), your El Hombre XO
cocktails are sure to pack some punch — but
with a smooth, sweet finish. Every bottle is
individually packaged in an attractive box,
which makes it perfect as a present for the
party host. Available in 7-Eleven stores.
GO EVEN GREENER
You can take the green philosophy a step further beyond what you
choose to eat, and apply it to other areas of your life. Most regular
detergents for washing clothes, for instance, have chemicals that
are harmful to the environment. The same is true for cleaning agents. Everyday
activities, over time, make a huge impact on the planet, and the way to reverse or at
best manage the effects of climate change should begin at home. Ready to make a
rewarding lifestyle change? Sesou Nature Source, a one-stop shop for eco-friendly
products personal and homecare products, was born out of a simple shout-out to
the universe to make buying — and living — green easier. Its four branches all over
Metro Manila — in Market! Market!, Taguig; Trinoma Mall in Quezon City; Glorietta
Mall in Makati; and Alabang Town Center in Muntinlupa — stock products with the
green stamp. The store advocates the use of alternative products that are deemed
safer and healthier, and sources products from certified organic suppliers.
Apart from a skincare and makeup line, as well as earth-friendly household
cleaning products, Sesou Nature Source also carries products that are specially
tailored to caring for pets, moms and babies.
